Westside Primary serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Westside Primary's student population of 169 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westside Primary is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
12%
33%
White
67%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Primary?
169 students attend Westside Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Westside Primary students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Primary?
Westside Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Primary offer ?
Westside Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Primary part of?
Westside Primary is part of Wicomico County School District.
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